Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA)

To all the engineers working within our Wisconsin county highway departments, and to the multitude of engineers that serve Wisconsin transportation from the private sector, we salute you during National Engineering Week (February 17-21, 2025)!

WCHA is appreciative of the partnership we have with Impact Association Management... and we are very excited about undertaking our strategic plan in 2025!

What a week! Awards, presentations, deep planning discussions and of course our traditional auction! The 2025 WCHA Winter Highway Conference kicked off the year in grand fashion - thank you to all our sponsors, vendors and attendees for a successful event! See you at The Chula in June!

We are once again excited to bring in the new year at the 2025 WCHA Winter Highway Conference! The Chula Vista is ready - and we look forward to: - The many informational sessions prepared on keeping our state transportation system rolling on; - The Conference tradition of our attendee Auction, which raises funds for scholarships to assist individuals interested in furthering their skills in the local government transportation and engineering fields; - The presentation of the James B. Sorenson Award to Sheboygan County Highway. We're ready...Are you!?!

WCHA presents the 4th Quarter Edition of The County Highway Herald! We appreciate all our members, associate members, and supporters...from our family to yours, have a safe, healthy and happy 2025!!

Congratulations, Sheboygan County Highway Commissioner Bryan Olson and his Team!!! ?? The Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Transportation Department – Highway Division is being honored with the James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation?for their outstanding pavement preservation program! ?? This prestigious award shines a light on agencies who overcome the challenges of executing a pavement preservation program, forging a path toward a future of sustainable road management. Sheboygan County recognized the need for pavement preservation to reach their goal of 30-year pavement life cycles from the standard 15 years. In the face of this ambition objective, they pursued innovative funding strategies, intentional public engagement and investments in research, equipment and technologies. Sheboygan County stands out from other counties as they own and maintain their own full road construction, preservation, maintenance and reconstruction services. This award nomination offers in-depth features on their work. Highlights include use of preserved Centerline Rumble Strips for enhanced safety, Warm Mix Asphalt production and a robust Chip Sealing program. They also have engaged a full-scale research section called SCOPE for proactive understanding of roadway stressors, leading to improved maintenance practices. The Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) will host an award ceremony on January 13th at the 2025 WCHA Winter Highway Conference to celebrate Sheboygan County’s inspiring achievements. ?

WCHA extends our utmost appreciation to all those who spend countless hours in the most treacherous of Wisconsin weather to ensure the safety of drivers across the state. Today, on 2024 Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin, we want to celebrate you and let you know that your efforts are truly appreciated. Your tireless commitment helps keep us connected, and we are thankful for every mile you drive and every storm you help us weather! Thank you, Governor Evers, for the proclamation and Secretary Boardman for your presentation of it to WCHA!

To all Veteran's, including the many personnel who currently work within our Wisconsin County Highway Departments, we say THANK YOU.

This week, the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) was pleased to co-host the 2024 "Winter Tech Talk" with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). Wisconsin has seen unseasonably warm weather this fall, but that doesn't mean the crews within our County Highway Departments aren't preparing for the winter ahead. Great turnout and discussion by all on topics ranging from technological approaches to snow and ice management, to the latest methods and equipment, to the readiness of our workers. Thank you, Barron County Highway Department and Northwoods Technical College for hosting us! Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Thank you, Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA), for the opportunity for WCHA to submit perspectives on key issues in your October COUNTIES Magazine!